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Re: Personal Roots and Windows 7

JMyland1 — 2013-05-14 02:19:49Z

Several years later, but thanks graycav56 for your answer here. I've just downloaded and installed DOSBox and it runs my old copy of Personal Roots perfectly on Windows 7!

Re: GEDCOM Creator/ Writer Software?

michelesalvador — 2013-05-13 13:18:16Z

Family Historian is a software that stores data directly in a GEDCOM file, mostly respectful of 5.5 spec.
free 30-day trial.
http://www.family-historian.co.uk/

Re: GEDCOM Creator/ Writer Software?

kj_norway — 2013-05-13 00:27:53Z

The software I use requires PHP, MySQL and a web server, but it does produce 100% v5.5.1 compliant GEDCOM.

The only problem I see with your theory is that FMT does not read GEDCOM that is compliant correctly. It drops many good constructs and requires many non-standard tags to connect people up correctly in its database.

Many other programs have similar problem.

I have tried this idea and have been nothing but frustrated with FMT and many of the other programs I have tried!!

Re: Upgrade from EasyTree 4.2?

suzannetork — 2013-05-11 04:23:55Z

The answer to that is yes; I hope that you've already been able to get this as I realize your questions were from some time ago.

Re: "Personal Roots" software needed

jim22131 — 2013-05-10 00:00:25Z

The GedCom file that I talked about earlier, (Generaated by the GENKIT15 exe file in personal roots) is a simple text file that will import into any geneology program, regardless of the operating system.

Re: Facial Recognition Software

hooton99 — 2013-05-09 23:05:12Z

Family Tree Builder from MyHeritage.com has facial recognition built directly into the software. It would be nice if Family Tree Maker kept up with its competition!

Re: Best Geneaology Software

kj_norway — 2013-05-09 21:53:18Z

Are you asking, "Does Family Tree Maker come in a version for the Mac?"

The answer is yes. You should check the "Genealogy Software->Family Tree Maker(Mac) board at this address:

http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.software.ftmmac/mb.ashx

for help in determining if the software meets your needs.

Re: "Personal Roots" software needed

merry37 — 2013-05-09 21:53:08Z

I currently have Family Tree Maker on my Apple although I am using the site that I did not buy. I just made a small tree by using Make a tree that is shown on the top screen area. Anyway most of my tree I made is on Personal Roots with a Microsoft windows 3.1 version. I had a gal take the brain of my windows version tower and will see what she can do. I just wonder can two different version tree info be converted.

Re: Best Geneaology Software

PEGoodson61 — 2013-05-09 19:49:10Z

Does this work with a Mac computer?

Re: "Personal Roots" software needed

jim22131 — 2013-05-09 09:09:03Z

If you have a geneology program on the Apple then it should allow you to import a Gedcom file which the GENKIT15 application in Personal Roots will generate.

Re: Accidently mergered same tree not twice but THREE times.

dreamlightdancer — 2013-05-08 20:58:43Z

Get the Ancestry.com Family Tree Maker 2012 program. You can load the tree into the program and have it merge all the duplicate people into single profiles. :) Hope this helps!

Re: Best Geneaology Software

dreamlightdancer — 2013-05-08 20:53:58Z

I use the Ancestry.com program Family Tree Maker 2012.

Deed mapping software for Mac

MHStowell — 2013-05-08 13:59:00Z

Can anyone please recommend a good deed mapping software? I'm looking for something that will allow layering, allows for background maps, and could work on a MacBook Pro.

Thank you in advance.

Re: "Personal Roots" software needed

merry37 — 2013-05-07 22:42:10Z

I just had a computer specialist take my PC and get the info of my Personal Roots Application to a paper print out. I did ask if she could somehow transfer it to my Apple computer, but I don't think Personal roots can be put on an Apple. I'm going to see what she can do.

Re: "Personal Roots" software needed

jim22131 — 2013-05-07 22:01:12Z

Personal Roots will roots on windows 7 or anything prior. I am betting that it will run on win 8 also. I have it zipped if anyone needs it but it can not be sent from this message board. They only allow gedcom and pictures to be sent here.

Re: "Personal Roots" software needed

jim22131 — 2013-05-07 21:53:11Z

I have a zip file of my personal roots but it can not be sent on this message board as they will not allow that extension.

Re: "Personal Roots" software needed

jim22131 — 2013-05-07 21:24:18Z

GENKITT15 is a file in your personal roots directory that will generage a gedcom file that you can import into any geneology program.

Tried sending a long message with all the steps but it apparently wouldn't let me because I tried to attach the GENKITT15 file.

If you need all the steps, let me know how familar you are with using Windows Explorer and what operating system you are using.

Family Tree Comparator

hazii — 2013-05-07 18:28:33Z

My wife and I share the HAZLETT surname within our trees. I am trying to find THE point of convergence within the single GEDCOM; any suggestions? Thank you.

Re: "Personal Roots" software needed

amieuke — 2013-05-03 22:03:09Z

Hi Jim,
I don't know how to get to the directory GENKITT15. Can you explain how? It's been years since I played with a DOS program. I would love to get the info that is stored in this program. It runs but I can only get some of the info to a .txt file.
Thanks Amie

Re: "Personal Roots" software needed

amieuke — 2013-05-03 21:48:49Z

I have all the old files to run the software "Personal Roots 2.0 " 1990-1991 By Robert K. Summers but wondering if there is a way to get all the info off it so I can get it eventually formatted into a GEDCOM file for uploading to Ancestry.com various other Ancestry/DNA websites? I can get some options in "services" to work like print to .txt file the "alphabetical list" and "decedants of..." but can't get the notes and other things.
Thanks in advance for your help,
Amie

Re: GEDCOM download changes wives last names from maiden to married name

kj_norway — 2013-04-30 16:09:25Z

No a GEDCOM is a GEDCOM. Reguardless of the platform IBM PC or Mac PC.

So in a text editor NOT A WORD PROCESSOR open the GEDCOM and review the individual. My guess is that the target database probably only allows one NAME tag and it picks up the second one last (overlaying the) first one. This was common in programs at one time.

Re: GEDCOM download changes wives last names from maiden to married name

Olson_Randall_Evan — 2013-04-30 14:23:01Z

OK, I'll try that. But right off the bat, when I read where you said, "Since you have the GEDCOM file on your PC", it made me wonder if this problem may have something to do with the fact that I don't have a PC. I have a Mac. Could that for some reason be the problem?

Re: GEDCOM download changes wives last names from maiden to married name

robmoff — 2013-04-30 11:10:55Z

You need to establish where the corruption occurs. It is either on the conversion TO GEDCOM or the conversion FROM GEDCOM on the upload to the target software. My money is on the later!
Since you have the GEDCOM file on your PC, open it with wordpad or notepad or something similar, NOT a ‘proper’ word processing program; then search for one of the corrupted names. Compare the lines in the file for this person with someone who does not get corrupted. A good entry should look like:--
0 @I25@ INDI
1 REFN 25
1 NAME Annie /Smith/
1 NAME Annie /Jones/
1 SEX F
1 CHAN
2 DATE 05 MAR 2007
1 BIRT
2 DATE 1898
With Smith being the maiden name. This should show which conversion is at fault.
Rob

GEDCOM download changes wives last names from maiden to married name

Olson_Randall_Evan — 2013-04-30 07:52:41Z

I have been trying to download my GEDCOM file repeatedly, so I can upload it to another genealogy site. After downloading the file and uploading to the other site, when I view the tree, a lot of the wives' names have changed from their maiden name as I had in my Ancestry.com tree, to their married last name. For some reason, the GEDCOM file seems to be looking at "alternate" names taken from attached census and residence records, and then using that name when it displays the pedigree chart. I recognized an unusual spelling of a few names as being from census records. The only fix I've found is to delete the census record, which I would rather not have to do since it establishes when people lived in various places. Why does the GEDCOM download change the names like this? Why can't it just use the main name that I've entered in the name fields?

Re: Splitting a tree

curmil — 2013-04-21 11:05:51Z

Noel

You should post this message on a message board for the program you are using. How do split a tree will be specific to the program you are using.

Curt

Splitting a tree

noeldempster — 2013-04-21 01:19:14Z

Hi, is there any easy way to split a family tree?
My cousin would like to do his family tree but only needs half the information that is in mine. Is it possible to remove my fathers side of the family easily?

Thanks for any help,
Noel.

Re: Best Geneaology Software

linaik — 2013-04-20 20:29:20Z

Also, a lot of them you can download a trial version to test it out. I've done that found none of them give me precisely what I want, so you just have to decide which you are more comfortable using and what gives you the most features you want.

Re: genealogy application that will run on a Blackberry

sandra_magee_smith — 2013-04-10 00:45:32Z

Any ancestry apps for BlackBerry yet anyone? I dumped my possessed iphone. Don't recommend them unless u want to upgrade every 2 yrs. So many updates for iPhone after 2 yrs they can't handle them and don't work worth a ****. Had 3, will never go back, not even 4 ancestry apo. Anything new yet?

Accidently mergered same tree not twice but THREE times.

ladybugva24 — 2013-04-06 14:01:03Z

Using Lineage Software Tree. I recently opened the tree and some how when I went back I added the same tree again and for some unknown reason I did it again. (not paying close attention I guess)

Well know all my names are tripled in the same tree Went from 2500 names to 7500 names eeeeekkkk. Is there a simple way to remove them. Do I have to I have just been deleting the repeat names since I knew how many I had when I first opened it that day. and then I do a backup.

OR should I be merging each one twice? Any simple solutions this is taking forever and I am afraid to add any new names for fear the RIN number while be in the high digits and accidently delete them.

Sorry so long. But THANK YOU to anyone can give me some calming advice.

It will give me a duplicate report in EXCEL, but no clue how to delete it from Excel and resubmit to software

Thank you
Diana

Re: Program to print book of all in file

MIKEPOTASKI — 2013-04-06 11:36:16Z

Bryan:

Did you ever get a satisfactory response to this query?

Some while ago (probably in 90s) I had a program called GenBook that took my .ged and generated a proper ahnentafel with all siblings of the ancestors.

I would very much like to find something that will do the same. My data is in .paf and that program has the same shortcomings you had experienced.

Mike

Re: Help I need a One Name Study Database for Mac

mikedawson1953 — 2013-04-05 12:38:45Z

Hi - no unfortunately I didn't find a suitable product. I am therefore just using spreadsheets.

Re: How can I transfer tree from ancestry to software?

jamclo — 2013-03-30 01:31:36Z

If you have images and/or source images linked to your tree, a GEDCOM may not be the way to go as it does not transfer images.

Regards,

Re: How can I transfer tree from ancestry to software?

kathleenmitchell1969 — 2013-03-25 14:09:24Z

Hi thanks for all the information, I will do what you have suggested

Kathy

Re: How can I transfer tree from ancestry to software?

AGHatchett3rd — 2013-03-25 13:17:12Z

Kathy,

Once it is in GEDCOM format it downloads to your computer and from that point on only you can upload it to the internet - unless you give someone else a copy of the file.

I'd suggest you go to Ancestry's Learning Center and read up on GEDCOMS and how they work as you sound somewhat unfamiliar with the whole genealogy software subject, having only used online stuff until now.

Re: How can I transfer tree from ancestry to software?

kathleenmitchell1969 — 2013-03-25 13:03:42Z

Hi,
If I transfer it to the one that you use, would it keep it private to me i.e. it won't be in the public domain?

many thanks for your quick reply
Kathy

Re: How can I transfer tree from ancestry to software?

AGHatchett3rd — 2013-03-25 12:28:38Z

Kathy,

You can download your tree info as a GEDCOM and import it into almost any modern Genealogy software program. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses. Try as many as you can before deciding. I myself use The Master Genealogist.

How can I transfer tree from ancestry to software?

kathleenmitchell1969 — 2013-03-25 08:51:49Z

Hello
I have been doing my trees on ancestry for several years and I would like to transfer it onto something as a back up, also to be able to print out sections of the tree from a program, which software would I need to buy?, can anyone recommend one, and is it easy to do?.

I still will keep my ancestry tree running.

Sorry for so many questions
many thanks in advance
Kathy

Re: Generations, uds file extension

rcstan98 — 2013-03-23 13:58:48Z

If you right-click the executable file, prior to attempting to install it, and set its Compatibility Property to "Run this program in compatibility mode for...", then it should work properly right away.

Re: Help: Conversion of Generations [.uds] File

ipete69 — 2013-03-17 21:01:35Z

http://www.whollygenes.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?screen=TMG

This program will translate uds to gedcom files for use with ancestry and has a 30 day trial version.

Best wishes

Re: Help: Conversion of Generations [.uds] File

melshouse77 — 2013-03-17 17:30:01Z

Hi thanks Pete I finally managed to covert using a programme called the master genealogist after much jiggery pokery but will certainly bear this one in mind, thanks taking the time to reply
mel

Generations .uds files how to open and convert into .ged

melshouse77 — 2013-03-17 10:10:09Z

Ok I offered to help a friends elderly aunty (me and my big mouth), by retrieving the family tree from her old hard drive from her old pc.

I spent a whole day buggering about with it but have finally done it, so hope this may be of help to some people. By no means am I a computer expert so you do this at your own risk but it worked for me.

1. Remove hard drive from old pc, invested in a very useful hard drive caddy/enclosure, available from pc world for £20 or cheaper if you can be bothered shopping around. You may have the file ready on your current pc.

2. Looked for a folder named Sierra, (the name of the company who made the Generations software), opened and looked for a file with a file extension .uds on the old hard drive using the search facility and copied and pasted this to the desktop my laptop, (or somewhere you can find it).

3. Go to www.download.com and search for a programme called The Master Genealogist, this will open a .uds file and save as a .ged to your desktop

4. Go to http://ancestryuk.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3673/... and download a trial version of Family tree maker. Open the file you saved from Master genealogist, most genealogy programmes should now open these and can be uploaded directly to the ancestry website for safe keeping at least or invest in a copy of family tree make, I got one from ebay for £7 was well worth the money to create reports etc

To be on the safe side make copies, (copy and paste), of the original file and experiment with those then you will always have your original file in tact.

Hope this helps someone.

Any queries I will try help

melshouse77@hotmail.com

Re: Best Geneaology Software

kj_norway — 2013-03-16 23:12:56Z

Andy makes a good point, "Only you can decide." I use a different program than Andy and I've been active in Genealogy for decades as has he. Each program has Pros and Cons. Each program uses a slightly different approach to data entry, or is more point and click, or has features that may help (or hurt) your research.

Try them, ask at your local genealogy club, they are all over the place. If you have friends or relatives that have recent copies, ask to try them out.

Re: What is "GEDCOM"??

kj_norway — 2013-03-16 23:07:41Z

GEDCOM is, as stated above, an acronym. It is a standards based file that most genealogy programs can produce (export) that will allow you (the user) to transfer genealogy data from one genealogy program to another (import).

Unfortunatelly, no mainstream genalogy program follows the rules (standards) as set forth in the standards document. So the first rule of GEDCOM is that almost all GEDCOMs exported from one program will not transfer correctly to another program. HOWEVER, do not be discourage. Most people never (or only once) transfer data from one program to another program. After a little while they are "locked" into using the program they select and never change programs. This is both good and bad.

If you are starting by copying the work of other people and they used a program that can produce a GEDCOM, you will be starting with their GEDCOM as they export it from the program they use, then you will import the GEDCOM file into your genealogy program.

If you purchase a program other than the program they used most likely you will loose some data. Some of it will be of little importance, some may be very important.

Don't feel you must purchase the same program they used, it may not be very good or even available for purcahse today. It is better to purchase a program that does what you want and produces the reports, books, websites you want/need. The lossed data can usually be reentered.

FTM2012, does not need a GEDCOM to transfer information form Ancestry.com. It can do it without creating a GEDCOM.

Re: Best Geneaology Software

LearnGenealogy — 2013-03-16 19:57:23Z

Genealogy Software Reviews by users:
http://www.gensoftreviews.com/index.php?s=&sel=1&new...

Re: Help: Conversion of Generations [.uds] File

melshouse77 — 2013-03-16 19:40:11Z

Hiya did anyone figure out how to convert these files? Foolishly offered to help my daughters workmates partners aunty ! Me and my big mouth! lol
Have found a uds file on their old hard drive and spent the entire day trying to open/upload it to ancestry and my family tree maker 2011
any help would be most apreciated
thanks
Mel

Re: Best Geneaology Software

AGHatchett3rd — 2013-03-16 14:33:47Z

The one you are most comfortable with is the 'best' for you. For me it might be something different. Try as many as you can before you decide. All that said... I find The Master Genealogist to be best for me.

Best Geneaology Software

mattandtracey1988 — 2013-03-15 22:38:41Z

What does everyone recommend as the best geneaology software to purchase for personal use?

Re: What is "GEDCOM"??

mi2early — 2013-03-15 18:59:00Z

Have you tried Google? Searching on it or any other search engine will bring up the definition: an acronym standing for GEnealogical Data COMmunication.

The information held on FamilySearch.org may be helpful to you. See https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/GEDCOM

What is "GEDCOM"??

bullislandsusie — 2013-03-15 18:27:54Z

This is probably a real "rookie" question, but I've been working on genealogy for two years now and I keep seeing references to GEDCOM.

What is it and how do I get/do it?

My online ancestry.com trees have over 5000 people in them and I suspect this is something I need to know more about when I attempt to download my trees to my laptop (XP) and/or Family Tree Maker 2012.

Appreciate any help!

Re: software program that will allow siblings without parents

lderosier1 — 2013-03-14 22:44:35Z

Hi Curt,

Thanks so much for the reply. I never thought of going back and deleting the parents after the fact. Thanks for testing it for me.

My guess is that I'll still need to out dummy parents into my current file to import the info, then go back and delete them. But that's doable if I don't have to keep them.

Thanks for the info on the display as well. Very helpful. I guess it's time to upgrade.

Lisa